Category Archives: 2016

To the south of Martinique is the tiny village of St Anne. Most yachties visit St Anne, usually because it’s a fair anchorage and it’s close to the chandleries and marinas. During our recent visit, I reckon over two hundred … Continue reading →

Posted on January 29, 2017 by blueheelerhr39 | Comments Off on Southern Martinique

The number 25 bus from Fort de France took us to the popular Jardin de Balata. The trip of around 20 minutes dropped us off right at the entrance. Plants aren’t usually our thing – the only plant-life we tend … Continue reading →

Posted on January 29, 2017 by blueheelerhr39 | Comments Off on Jardin de Balata, Martinique

Soon after arriving in Fort de Franc back in December, I’d placed my Nikon D7000 in for a much needed service at a local camera store. The guy said it would be done within a couple of days. This turned … Continue reading →

Posted on January 29, 2017 by blueheelerhr39 | 1 Comment

Although my last post referred to the island of St Vincent, we didn’t actually stop there on our way north from Bequia to Martinique; the weather window was open for two days before forecast rough seas expected to roll in … Continue reading →

Posted on December 21, 2016 by blueheelerhr39 | 4 Comments

St Vincent and the Grenadines (“SVG”) is a close group of islands within the West Indies. The major islands from south to north include Union Island, Petit St Vincent, Palm Island, Mayreau, Tobago Cays, Canouan, Mustique, Bequia, and St Vincent. … Continue reading →

Posted on December 12, 2016 by blueheelerhr39 | Comments Off on St Vincent and the Grenadines